Goresbrook School

What Goresbrook School does

Goresbrook School is an all-through academy located on Cook Road in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, operating continuously from Early Years (age 2) through Sixth Form (age 18). It is part of the United Learning group, a national schools network, with data governance administered by United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT). The school opened as a secondary school in 2016 with a founding Year 7 cohort and has since expanded into a full all-through institution, including a new dedicated Sixth Form building and selective post-16 admissions for 2026 entry. Its curriculum spans Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-school, Nursery, Reception), primary education (Reception through Year 6), secondary Key Stage 3 and GCSEs, and A-Levels, with pedagogically distinctive elements including a Reggio Emilia-inspired EYFS approach, Jigsaw PSHE, and Charanga music schemes.

The school's revenue model combines three streams: government per-pupil funding routed through academy arrangements, Early Years parental fees priced at £6.50/hour for Pre-school (age 2) and £6.00/hour for Nursery (age 3-4) on a pay-as-you-go basis (with funded places available via the local authority for eligible families), and commercial venue hire of its sports halls, auditorium, dance studio, and outdoor MUGA. Admissions are split between direct school enrollment for Early Years, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham local-authority processing for Reception, and selective criteria for Sixth Form. The institution employs 44 staff and is led by Miss Megan Harris (Principal - Secondary), David Cunnelly (Head of Primary), and William Bostock (Head of Sixth Form), with corporate compliance handled by Company Secretary Alison Hussain under the United Learning umbrella.

The technology footprint is minimal: the website runs on a DNN CMS platform with standard Google Analytics integration and no disclosed AI/ML systems, proprietary platforms, or app infrastructure. Curriculum technology consists of off-the-shelf schemes (Jigsaw, Charanga) rather than custom-built tools. The school's strategic positioning emphasizes seamless educational continuity, high academic expectations, and university progression for Sixth Form students, marketed through open events, prospectus distribution, parent testimonials, and its Ofsted inspection record.

Name

Goresbrook School

Legal name

Goresbrook School

Website

https://goresbrookschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Goresbrook School is an all-through UK academy in Barking and Dagenham, part of United Learning, providing continuous education from Early Years (age 2) through Sixth Form (age 18). It serves local families with government-funded primary/secondary provision, hourly Early Years fees, and selective A-Level entry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

All-through school education (K-12 and Sixth Form)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Primary school education
• Secondary school education
• Sixth form education
• School facility hire

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Early Years Education Fees: Charges for Pre-school (2 years old) at £6.50 per hour and Nursery (3-4 years old) at £6.00 per hour. Full-time and part-time places available. Funded places may be available through London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for eligible families.
2. Venue Hire: Modern facilities available for hire including Indoor Sports Halls, Auditorium with retractable seating, Dance Studio, and Outdoor MUGA. Revenue generated through commercial letting of school facilities to local and business community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Goresbrook School is an all-through academy providing continuous education from age 2 to 18, including Early Years (Pre-school, Nursery, Reception), Primary (Years 1-6), Secondary (Key Stage 3 and GCSE), and a selective Sixth Form (A-Levels). The school also offers Venue Hire of modern facilities including sports halls, an auditorium, dance studio, and outdoor MUGA to the local and business community.

Product overview

Goresbrook School is an all-through school providing continuous education from Early Years (age 2) through to Sixth Form (age 18). The school operates as a unified institution comprising Primary (Reception through Year 6), Secondary (Years 7-11), and Sixth Form divisions. The EYFS includes Pre-school, Nursery, and Reception stages using a play-based Reggio Emilia approach. Secondary students follow Key Stage 3 and GCSE curricula. The Sixth Form offers A-levels with enrichment opportunities in a dedicated building. The school also offers Venue Hire services for community and business use of its facilities including sports halls, auditorium, dance studio, and outdoor MUGA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Early childhood education covering Pre-school (age 2), Nursery (age 3-4), and Reception (age 4-5). Delivered through play-based learning guided by Reggio Emilia principles, with focus on personal, social, emotional development and communication. Pre-school £6.50/hour and Nursery £6.00/hour; funded places may be available through London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for eligible families.
• Goresbrook Primary Primary school education covering Reception through Year 6, offering a curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum including EYFS, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development.
• Goresbrook Secondary Secondary school education covering Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and GCSEs (Years 10-11), providing an academic curriculum and enrichment opportunities for students aged 11-16.
• Goresbrook Sixth Form Post-16 education offering A-Level curriculum and enrichment provision, with a dedicated new sixth form building. A selective Sixth Form committed to securing exceptional attainment and outcomes for students to progress to top universities nationally and internationally.
• Venue Hire Hire of school facilities to the local and business community, including Indoor Sports Halls, an Auditorium with retractable seating, a Dance Studio, and an Outdoor MUGA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Curriculum described as ambitious in breadth and depth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoresbrook School is part of United Learning group, a national schools group. United Learning provides teacher training through United Teaching programme, teacher benefits including above-national pay scales, training, and resources. The group manages data protection compliance through United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: United Learning is the parent multi-academy trust of Goresbrook School and operates a national group of academies and independent schools across England. Comparable as the operating group entity and as the network of sibling schools that share central services, pay scales, and curriculum resources.
• Harris Federation: Harris Federation is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in London, operating primary, secondary and all-through academies. Comparable as a London-focused academy chain with similar funding, admissions, and operating model.
• Ark Schools: Ark Schools is a major UK academy sponsor operating schools across London and other regions. Comparable as a scaled academy operator with similar government funding mechanics and pupil admissions structures.
• Oasis Community Learning: Oasis Community Learning operates a network of academies across England including all-through schools. Comparable as a multi-academy trust with a comparable mix of primary and secondary provision.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: Academies Enterprise Trust is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in England, operating primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a large-scale academy sponsor with similar operating model and revenue mix.
• Cognita Schools: Cognita is a global for-profit schools group operating premium independent schools. Comparable as a scaled schools operator, though focused on fee-paying independent segment rather than state-funded academies.
• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia Education operates a global network of premium schools. Comparable as a scaled global schools group, though focused on the premium international fee-paying segment.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Feltham: Reach Academy Feltham is an all-through school in the London area serving students across primary and secondary phases. Comparable as a similarly structured all-through institution competing for the same London family demographic.

Emerging players

• School 21: School 21 is an all-through school in East London using innovative pedagogy. Comparable as an all-through school in the London market with similar curriculum innovation profile.

Regional players

• Greengate Academy: A local primary academy within the Barking and Dagenham area. Comparable as a nearby state-funded academy competing for the same catchment of families in the local borough.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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